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Audioboom vs Megaphone

Audioboom logo

Audioboom

Software

Audio hosting and distribution platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Megaphone logo

Megaphone

Software

Enterprise podcast hosting and monetization

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Audioboom has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • They diverge on capability: Audioboom covers Audio hosting, Megaphone covers Enterprise hosting.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Audioboom and Megaphone actually diverge.

Attributes where Audioboom and Megaphone differ
AttributeAudioboomMegaphone
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelfreemiumquote
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidWeb
Founded20062015

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Audioboom

  • Audio hosting
  • Distribution
  • Discovery platform
  • Monetization
  • Analytics
  • Sponsorship matching
  • Podcast platforms
  • Social media

Only in Megaphone

  • Enterprise hosting
  • Dynamic ad insertion
  • Targeted advertising
  • Advanced analytics
  • Network management
  • API access
  • Spotify
  • Advertising networks

Both cover

  • Web support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Audioboom

  • Audio publishingnot Megaphone
  • Podcast distributionnot Megaphone
  • Monetizationnot Megaphone

Megaphone

  • Enterprise podcast hosting and distribution for publishers and networksnot Audioboom
  • Dynamic ad insertion and campaign management across a back cataloguenot Audioboom
  • Podcast measurement and reporting for large teamsnot Audioboom

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Audioboom

Nothing recorded yet. See the Audioboom review.

Megaphone

  • There is no free tier; the entry Professional plan starts at $99 per month
  • The Enterprise plan is custom priced and requires requesting a quote
  • Access to the Megaphone API and the Metrics Export Service is Enterprise only
  • Live chat support on the Professional plan is limited to 4am to 9pm Monday to Friday Eastern Time
  • Monetisation runs through the Spotify Audience Network rather than an open marketplace

Pricing, plan by plan

Audioboom

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Audio hosting
    • Basic distribution
    • Discovery platform
  • Pro$undefined/month
    • Advanced features
    • Priority support
    • Analytics

Megaphone

On request
  • Enterprise$undefined/month
    • Unlimited hosting
    • Dynamic ad insertion
    • Advanced analytics

Which should you pick?

Choose Audioboom if

  • You need audio hosting.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want distribution.
Audioboom review

Choose Megaphone if

  • You need enterprise hosting.
  • You also want dynamic ad insertion.
Megaphone review

Questions people ask

Is Audioboom or Megaphone better?
Neither clearly leads. Audioboom starts at Free and Megaphone at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Audioboom or Megaphone?
Audioboom has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Audioboom and On request for Megaphone.
Does Audioboom or Megaphone run on more platforms?
Audioboom runs on Web, Ios, Android. Megaphone runs on Web.
Can I use Audioboom for free?
Yes. Audioboom has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Megaphone starts at On request.
What is Audioboom best used for?
Audioboom is most often used for audio publishing, podcast distribution, monetization. Of those, audio publishing and podcast distribution are not what Megaphone is typically brought in for.
What can Audioboom do that Megaphone cannot?
Audioboom covers Audio hosting, Distribution, Discovery platform, Monetization. Megaphone covers Enterprise hosting, Dynamic ad insertion, Targeted advertising, Advanced analytics. Both handle Web support.
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